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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

even the pretences and professions made
nor to Judge OF the genuineness OF tesI-
monials profered in support OF the same.
The exercise of the sharpest, keenest and
minutest examination is necessary when
any matter of importance is involved All
people are not capable Of such methods
of protection, others who are, do not
take the trouble. and both classes
frequently suffer from base receptions.
They saw to themselves that every appear
ance of honesty is given aud impelled BY
personal wants or needs enter into trans
actions. The public suffers the most from
those who claim to be professional" IN
medicine It's loss is not reckoned BY
dollars but By life itself; and lately yari-
Gus SCHOOLS" have begun their opera
tons with methods that are as vet rather
vague and underlined" inexplicable and
mysterious. II has always been the case
that where there was the most mystery
there has been the most fraud, and yet
such are the rights Of people that 1t Is al
most impossible 10 interfere with them 10
their employment Of medical attendants.
While it is not the purpose to influence or
to charge any class of physicians with de-
ception and fraud. it is right that the pub
lie should know instances Of the same so
that il can protect itself aud for that pur-
pose alone we give an account OF such
an instance which appeared in the Boston
Transcript:
Some time sgo a physician was called
70 see an aged Foman who had been I'M
der the care of Christian scientist
for more than SIX moths. She was
in an extremely feeble condition,
hardly able to get out OF bed alone, and
blanched from los. OF blood. On examining
the woman the doctor found cancer so Tar
advanced as to be beyond removal by opera
ton The Christian scientists had told htr
that nothing was the matter, and mat she
must act npUn tina, belief. II was possible TO
10 something 10 alleviate the ~omans suffer
ing. bat the scientists had ordered that moth
ing be done to relieve the pain, because that
would be an admission that pain existed,
no pam. Obeying their directions. the woman
had gone out upon the streets when she was
40 weak she could hardly stand, and her ef-
forts had brought on frequent and very pro
fuse h, morrhage A few days before her
death, after dragging herself down stairs 10
compliance with the directions OF her sclen-
list doctors" hemorrbage began whlch
lasted al night Being alone, and having
used Every other available article, she was
obll ged 70 tear up a blanket If her endeayor
to sanch the flow of blood In the morning
she was again told that II was OF no account
and that the disease was passing from her
When the patient, with some doubts IN her
mind, deferred to the torn blanket, she was
told that it merely showed how strong she
was Her faith in this mode OF treatment at
last gave way. bed in one of the hospitals
Of the city was procured for her, but she diea
on the following day before she could be
to it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

nous and fatty elements necessary. and the
fruit the extra moisture and the needed acid
The fact that so much moisture passes
through the pores of the skin suggests anotn-
er point that il is very essential TO bear IN
mind, at this tine of the year especially Ii
10 eviden. that If the pores are to perform
their duty of drainage thoroughly and edec-
lively, they must be kept open Frequent
bathing and rubbing of the skin Is therefore
an sb.olute necessity.
The crowds tina, collect around all soda
fourtains, are sufficient evidence that men
desire cooling drinks The frequent appli-
cations of many of these customers suggest,
also, that, the drinks are not cooling
for any length of time The truth
il. tha, most so-called cooling drinks are 3
delusion and a snare Differ as people may
abou, alcohol and its poisonous properties, it
is certain that it heats the blood, and especi-
ally has tendency TO effect the head. Even
beer, although the bitter taste of it is more
satisfying TO the thirst, is not cooling. The
1 10 per cent Of alcohol in il is more than
enough TO produce heat ana affect the head.
very cold iced soft drinks" too, are not
Satisfactory They chill the stomach violent
", and may produce q harmful shock The
same Is true of ice water. Water that Is
cool is far more satisfying and more thirst
quenching than that which i. ice cold.
To sum up. then. if you want to be healthy
in summer, and as comfortable as possible.
l. Don't drink anything alcoholic.
=. Don'ttake ice water and iced drinks
in profusion.
8. Don't est fat, greasy or rich food.
4. Do keep clean.
) DO eat plenty OF vegetables and fruit.
g. Do, if you need much nourishing food,
take il in the form of fsrnsceous dishes,
peas, beans lean meat. bread and milk.
II these directions are followed, you will
feel better, and consequently be less affected
By the heat, than as if YOU should take indis
crininaiely whatever struck your fancy at
the moment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

Edward Shepherd. of Harrisburg. H.,
saws: Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bitters, | feel il is my duty to
let suffering humanity know it. Have had a
running sore on my leg for eight years; my
doctors told me would have TO have the
bone scraped or leg amputated. | used, in
stead, three bottles of Electric Bitters and
seven boxes Bucklens Arnica Salve and my
leg is now sound ond we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a
bottle, and Bucklens Arnica Salve at 25c.
per box BY Devine & Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
How TO Save Money,

and we might also say-time and pain as
WE'LL in our advice to good housekeepers and
ladies generally. The great necessity exist
ing always to have perfectly save remedy
convenient for the relief of prompt cure cure
of the ailments peculiar to women-function-
al irregularity, constant pains, and all the
symptoms attendant upon uterine disorders
induces us to recommend strongly and un-
qual6edlv Dr. Pierce's "Fsvorite Prescrip-
best friend. 1t will save
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
State News.
DIRK.

Mr.. Libby, workman at J. B. Palmer's
granite quarry near the KennebuDk road,
met with frightful accident late Wednesday
afternoon. He was lighting fuse when a
premature discharge filled his face with pow
der and dirt and Inflicted esevere wound upon
his arm His mead and face were badly cut
and he lost considerable blood while being
brought to the city.
J. II. Hatch and n Weymouth, the
soliciting committee for the board of trade,
have obtained the signatures Of one hundred
and forty four leading cluzens of Biddeford
as applicants for membe rship.
Halt way uD the steeple of St Joseph's
church on Elm street, Biddeford, cat be
seen little willow tree. Its root starts from
a creyice betwe cen the brick work and granite.
The tree first made its appearance last year,
and now it has attained Il growth of three or
four feet. smaller sprig on the front side
OF the steeple commenced growing this sum-
mer and it can be readily seen from the street.
= Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
Advice TO MoIners.

Are you disturbed at night and broken o.
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth2 If so, send
at once and get bottle of Mrs. WINsLow'
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon ii, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoes
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, sottens the gums, reduces in
fammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHINs is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
% cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
Most Excellent.

J. J. Atkins. Chief of Police. Knoxville,
Tenn, writes "Mr family and are beneti-
Charles of your most excellent medicine, Dr.
Kings New Discovery for consumption; hav-
ing found it to be all that you claim for it.,
desire to testify TO its virtue. My friends to
whom have recommended it, praise it at
every opportunity" DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption is guaranteed to cure
Coughs, Gods, Bronchitis, Asthma, Group
and everv affection of Throat, Chest and
Lungs. Trial Bottles Free at Devine &
Coughlin's Drug Store. Large size 81 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
Threw Aside Her Stick.
1924 CHRIsroPHERAND4 97 HUDSON Sis,
NEw YnRK Eahrnary u 1884

1924 CHRIsroPHERAND 49T HUDSON Sis,
New YORK, February ~, 1884
Allcock's Porous Plasters have been a great
comfort to NE in winter. | use them as chest
protectors; they break up cold in a few
hours il paced one on the chest and two
under the shoulder blades.
Last winter | was much crippled with
in my knee; had tried different
remedies without avail; then | covered the
whole knee joint with two Allcock's Porous
Plssters and kept them on for four days,
when changed them. | got better all the
time. and in two weeks | was entirely well,
and threw aside my stick.
Mrs. S. FINKE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

few days ago there was published in
ur columns statement of the commercial
relations of Hawaii with this and other
countries in which il WAS shown that the
largest trade was with the United States
Il was also shown that in the scale of
foreign population Americans stood third.
After the revolutionjsts had prepared q
new constitution and had submitted II TO
the King for his approval, he not only de-
cined to add his signature but declared it
his purpose 10 place himself under the
protection OF some foreign power. Such
protection As would afford the King
security could be obtained only at great
cost 10 this country. commercially aud
perhaps otherwise. The administration
which should be alive to the importance
of American interests seems to act very
indaereutly concerning the disposition to
be made OF the islands by the King which
must necessarily he of greater importance
to us. The need of \ strong fleet of war
vessels at the islands to afford protection
TO American citizens is supplied only by
the old" Adams, )" to be joined by the VAN
dalia" in few days and by the Juinats in
six weeks. when ample time has been
given te have assembled there ample pro-
lection for all purposes. Such is the
manner of the administration and such is
the vigorous and decided course of the
Navy department in affordiug protection
to American interests and citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

The Tories are losing ground IN the
English parliament and are on the verge
Of disruption The iron-clad and iron
bound legislation for ireland Is having
reacting influence npon the party legislat-
ing and NAV prove its overthrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

Capt. William Bueen, who recently
died ut Chambersburg. Penn. from the
effects of accidentally shooting himself
with revolver was the same man who At
Gettysburg jumped over the stone fence
with the Massachusetts Irishman, pulled
on his coat and Knocked down conteder-
ates with his bare fists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

The interstate Commerce Commission
mas taken the express companies 10 hand
and Is b give their schedules thorough
examination
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
Hints.
wHAr TO EAT ASp DRINK IN Hor WEATHER.

The ordinary human being must consult
the welfare of his digestive apparatus, if he
wishes to keep il in good order. Generally,
the indications of nature point out the safe
way. There Is a natural craving in healthy
stomschs. at this time of year, Tor fruit and
vegetables. aud an instructive aversion to
strong" food. especially such as is greatly
or in any way rich in fatty constituents Blu,
some people set into such csst-lron habits OF
eating that they would go on devouring the
same dishes all the year round If ii were pos
sible
Those who work in ho, weather require, OF
course, sor1e food that is uourishing and
strensthing-food tina, has heterogeneous ele.
ments, like leau meat, or slbuminous, like
eggs, or stsrchy. like hominy and rice and
peas and beans. Some tat is not injurious
and may even be necessary; but there is
enough of the fatty matter in milk, (real
milk of course), and in butter and in other
ordinary articles of consumption, to supply
incidentally all that is necessary, withou,
taking fat meat
I The principal waste of the body in hot
weather is in perspiration. The amount oil
moisture that exudes through the pores of the
/ skin is marvellous, and IL is EASY to see that
this waste must be met BY taking inwardly
what will make il good. Now, most fruit.
aud vegetables. when snalyxed, are sure tc
consist manly of water. and they supply
better than anything else. the moisture that
is needed. The acid of fruits, too is whole
some corrective of the liver. and their we'll.
known aperient quality is another virtue. A
man might very we'll subsist in the summer
entirely On bread, milk and fruit, the bread
and milk supplying the starchy and nitroge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

The oe>t Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Cnapped Hands, Chilblsins
COrns, and all Skin Eruption. and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
snteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price Is cents per box. For sale
bv Devine & Coughlin. msy29+d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
WOOD AND COAL.

sealed proposals will be received by the Connie
sloners of Kennebec County until Sestemhn. M
1857. at IL NJ. for furnishing wood and coal n, ~
soany nuiioings In Augusta. The coal to be mt
in'o oins a. the court house and Jail Contrac,p as
70 specify kind and quantity. Good mercban.a1IIss
n. ~ VOC: seasoned under cover will be reoured
Ane rgnt reserved to reject any or all bids. ou
= i'' july6daw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

The Kennetee journal establishment IL prepared
AZ ali ,fraes 10 give Immediate attention % orders o.
any kind Of took or JOB printing W. haze sxefy
rss.es. large quantities Of paper stock, and thH
Attest ssyes 81 type. Orders by mail VIII reserve
nyompt attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
Rules of Conduct.

Never exaggerate. Never betray con-
fidence. Never give a promise that you do
not fulfill. Never associate with bad COM
panv, and finally. Never be without SteePs
Little Bile Pills, to regulate your liver, re-
leve your indigestion, grant you pleasant and
sleep, and keep you in perfect
health. % cents per bottle of J. M. Mixer
and C. B. Murphy & Co. june23d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

In Sweden and Norway no intcxlcant
can be sold except at place where good
food. coffee, and other non-alcohollc
drinks are also kept constantly on hand.
The dealer il allowed to make proht on
these, but he is stringenty prohibited
from selling any liquor except at cost
The idea is that dealer will thus endeavor
TO promote the sale of edibles and non
intoxicating drinks, upon which he does
make profit. and discourage buyers
from drinking liquors upon which he
makes none. It is called the "Gothen-
burg system" from the town in which it
was first put in operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

Nowadays |, is almos, impossible to de-
eide at short notice upon the character of
men and women. Many of the old marks
tina, used to distinguish the sheep from
the goats have become effaced and the two
mingle together in the mass, individually
undistinguishable. It is not safe to trust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

r. Fellows, NJ. D., of Hill, N. H., says
he has made use of Wistar's Bslsam Of Wild
Cherry for several years, and it has proved to
be very reliable and effcacIous in the treat
ment of severe and long standing coughs. He
says that it saved the life of at least one of
his patients. julyl9d&wlw
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Idgerfising Rates
RINK AND lob PRINTING.

Can be had en- application st the osaee Ihs
Ds4ly and Weekly taken together aSofa ne o"st
enedfnra tf.ts section Of the state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
SDeciat Advertisements.

Small advertisements, not exceeding three iaes
coming under the head Of WANTED, For SALE,
To LET. LOST. &C. ,cin be inserted acre one I'as
Sr * c.nfs three timss for 40 cents and one ceek
for 90 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
Thousands upon Thousands

are to day suffering with Rheumatism in
some form or another. without any need
Menard's Rheumatic Bullets will cure the
most obstinate case. Why then suffer any
longer with your aches and pains, when a
dollar invested in bottle of Bullets will cure
you. You can buy them of j. NJ. Mixer and
c. B. Murphy & Co. Price 5 90 per bottle.
june23d&wlw
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Lost.

r OST-Silyer watch. Finder will be suitably re-
son. jylsdlwt
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Syrup Of Figs,

Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup
Co., San Francisco. Cal, il Natures Own True Lax
alive. This pleasant California liquid fruit remedy
may be had OF j. NJ. MIXER, Augusta. Large bot
ties at fifty cents dollar 1t is the most pleas
ant, prompt and effective remedy known to cleanse
the system; to act on the Liver. Kidneys and Bow
els getty yet thoroughly; to disLel Headaches,
Colds and Fevers; to cure Constipation Indigestion
ana KINDRED MS mayseod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

Tho reformers in Maryland are pressing
Senator German. Cleveland's henchman,
pretty closely. They have succeeded in
oonvictiug and sending to iail y number
OF his election inspectors and ballot.box-
suffers, and il the reformers unite with
the republicans a fair election may be Sc
cured in Baltimore in November This
result would mean defeat OF the German
ring. rs it retains its control only through
manipulating the city election. MIR. Cor.
man realizing the situation has summoned
to his aid Morris Thomas. who has
formally succeeded in carrying the State
by frauds of every description some OF
the immediate perpetrators of which are
NOW receiving punishment Matters are
getting desperate with the democrats
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22
HaY Fever

Is an inflamed condition Of the lining mem
brane of the nostrils, tear-ducts and throat,
affecting the lungs. An acrid mucus is Sc
GREETED, the discharge is accompanied with a
burning sensation. There are severe spasms
of sneezing, frequent attacks of headache,
watery and infismed eyes. Ely's Cream
Balm is a remedy that can be depended upon
and quickly relieve and cure. so cts. at
druggists; by mail, registered. Coo. Ely
Bros, 235 Greenwich street, York
julyl9deod&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

The cholera has reached Southern
Europe. and we may soon expect to hear
OF the advent of yellow fever in our gulf
ports. II 1t were not for the admirable
sanitary precautions OF the Louisiana
board of heath. New Orleans would have
been secured already as well rs other
points on the gulf which are now follow
ing the Louisiana system. terrible sac
riiico IL needed to make Congress awake
to the Importance OF investigating the re-
medal treatment of Carmona in Mexico
and Freire in Brazil so strongly advised
by the leading physicians of the country
before the house and senate committees
last wintel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

For sale every "wednesday neon a; me oo9Esior'
III r. Pierce, Augusta; &. l.. SPANNING i44'"~''''
o. ". Blanchard, Gardner n. .
Do IEeeLiz A. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-22

'For the past four years have sold large
amount OF Adamson's Botanic Balsam, and ii
has given such universal satisfaction, that
always recommend it fore anything else for
coughs and colds.
"E. C. POWERS, Druggist.
DRAWERS, Mass.
julyl9d&wlw
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fszPublfshed Every Wednesday. on the
following
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h. DAILY gssymE !..ssM

Va, ssle each morning on the streets o. AsgastA,
as,lowel and Gardner, and aiso :; ne oooxsto5ss
ofJ Y. Fierce, AagEsta; z. L. spaal91ha, I ,
Ell. n M Blanchard, GartiDer: George W. DOT
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1887-02-05
Cruel Chinese Execution.

Before being laycd alive the advent
urer sent his final farewell to this stancb
Mandarin, who remained loyal to the
reigning dynasty in the darkest hour Of
the revolt. In detailing "reminiscences
OF the civil war that cost China 10. 0OO.-
700 lives the Mandarin tells a THRILLING
story of the fate of young Englishman
who was captured with Burgevine.
The Briton was reserved for a death
more horrible than that Of his leader.
tie was packed to his waist in a barrel
OF unslacked lime. When hungry he
was fed on salt fish, and when thirsty
gourds of water were passed to him
without stint. The condemned man
was left in the hot sun, where m
breeze could fan his brow. On the ffth
DAY he died in terrible agony.-N. =
Cor. Philadelphia Press.